Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Kuala Lumpur. Explore your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP).
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport flight.
Lombok International Airport is located in Praya. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lombok International Airport (LOP), with 17 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from KUL to LOP is the 6:10am AirAsia service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 4:50pm with Batik Air Malaysia.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LOP. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
At KUL, there's a good selection of carriers offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport, such as:
Indonesia AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KUL to LOP.
Among carriers on this route, AirAsia leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Whether you're hoping to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to LOP.
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on time at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can reach SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Kuala Lumpur to LOP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Lombok International Airport (LOP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LOP:
Pick up a Lombok International Airport rental car and explore parts of Praya that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
Rs12,559 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs28,661. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to LOP.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport (LOP). Plan your visit to Praya in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Praya is October, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC. Book your Kuala Lumpur to LOP flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Explore more of Indonesia
Denpasar is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Praya. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bali Sunrise Trekking, Bali Trekking Sunrise and Bali River Rafting - Best White Water Rafting Bali.
Where to next? Head off for Situbondo. It's roughly 274 kilometres north-west of Praya and home to highlights like GPdI Situbondo.